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12th Flying Training Wing

The 12th Flying Training Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, develops the next generation of Air Force aviators and enlisted aircrew by providing world-class flying training and education. The wing trains Airmen in the fundamentals of airmanship, instruction and leadership, preparing them for success in operational units across the Air Force. Through undergraduate Combat Systems Officer training, Pilot Instructor Training, Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals, Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilot indoctrination, enlisted aviator training, and other specialized programs, the 12th FTW produces skilled, adaptable, and combat-ready professionals capable of meeting the demands of today's complex operating environment while strengthening the future of American airpower.

 

 

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Articles

Cyber College opens lectures to community

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  • By By Senior Airman William Blankenship
  • 42nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. --  

For the first time since opening its doors in 2015, the Air Force Cyber College at Air University welcomed civilian attendees to the first of a series of weekly lectures as part of its new outreach effort

Starting Oct. 20 and running until Dec. 15, with the exception of Thanksgiving week, the college is hosting Cyber Opportunities Forum, a series of two-hour lecture-discussions held Thursdays on topics ranging from “Hacker and Threat Awareness” to “Personal Cybersecurity” to “Application of Functional Mission Analysis to Small Business.”

The lectures are geared toward civilian IT and cyber practitioners, academia, business owners and interested members of the River Region.

“This is a great chance for Cyber College to discuss topics of mutual interest with the civilian cyber community,” said Dr. Pano Yannakogeorgos, dean of the Air Force Cyber College. “The first lecture was a broad overview of what we will go in depth with through the next month. We want to give the Montgomery community information about defenses for the cyber world, and we want to connect with our local community, building lasting relationships for the Cyber College.”

The series examines the current cybersecurity landscape and threats, introduces a cybersecurity planning framework for leaders and operators and facilitates a professional discussion with experienced thought leaders. Technical expertise in cyber is not required; however, discussions will lean toward new ideas and new approaches to understanding national security as it pertains to cyber.

“I think this series is going to be very productive and informative to the general public in that it will expand our knowledge and direction,” said Rick Plaskett, the director of defense technologies for the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce. “Cyber problems are cyber problems, whether they are military or civic. I think it is important we support each other because we achieve synergy when we include military and civilians. This platform opens each other’s eyes to the other side of the fence, and I think it is really good for national defense and overall growth of the community.”

To learn more about the lecture series, visit www.au.af.mil/cybercollege/cyberforum.

Public Affairs Information

Tours of the 12th Flying Training Wing are provided to various community organizations, high schools, businesses, and academic military recruitment programs to educate their members about the 12th FTW mission.

Due to the high volume of requests and limited public affairs resources, tours and static displays are limited.

Please submit all requests in writing to the 12th FTW Public Affairs by email to 12ftw.pa.1@us.af.mil at least three weeks but no more than six weeks in advance. You may also call 210-652-1272.

Tours are not available on weekends and may be cancelled at any time because of increased security measures or mission requirements. The 12th FTW does not host tours of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph at-large. To schedule a tour of JBSA-Randolph, please contact JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs at 502abw.pa.official@us.af.mil or dial 210-652-4410.

If desired, requestors must arrange all meals. PA will provide contact information to base eateries. Modified tours will be granted for those with limited mobility - this must be stated on the tour request. If not stated, it is assumed that mobility is not an issue.